Most College Students Want to Marry at 25

We were a bit surprised to read a new study finding that college students think the "right age" to get married is 25—which is younger than the current average age of a first marriage in the U.S. (Not to mention, if students typically graduate around 22, then this only gives them three years on their own post-graduation before walking down the aisle.)

The study was performed by Brigham Young University, a notably conservative school, however researchers gathered their data using 536 college students and their parents from five college campuses around the country (none of which were BYU). But, what was even more intriguing about the findings was that students seem to be more traditional, so to speak, than their parents are when it comes to marriage. Most parents surveyed believe that marrying at 25 is too soon.

We totally understand the post-college pressure to get hitched—especially as your Facebook newsfeed starts unexpectedly blowing up with engagement announcements. But, we didn't think that people were really focusing marriage all that much while in school. Maybe students just said 25 since that seems light-years away when you're still hitting the books?

So, we've gotta ask you: Do you think that most college students really want to tie the knot at 25? And, would you like to be married by that age? Tell us what you think in the comments below.